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• Tuesday AM Forecast: Scattered storms today, Another system arrives on Friday Play Video

  March 5, 2024 6:59 AM

  Scattered storms will be around early today with drier conditions for mid-week. A weather system on Friday will bring another opportunity to see numerous storms around the state. Today & Tonight: Rain and storms early Tuesday stay to the south and east of the Baton Rouge area. Roads may... more »

• Monday AM Forecast: Foggy and warm this morning, Storms around later today Play Video

  March 4, 2024 6:47 AM

  Patchy fog around for Monday morning's commute will be traded for showers and storms by the evening commute. Heavy downpours, hail and gusty winds are possible with storms today and tomorrow. Today & Tonight : Monday starts off warm and foggy. Early morning commuters may run into... more »

• Sunday PM Forecast: Better opportunities for rain as we start the week Play Video

  March 3, 2024 7:03 PM

  Better opportunities for showers and storms arrive as we begin a new workweek. The Storm Station is tracking the potential for locally heavy rain and perhaps a strong storm or two. Tonight & Tomorrow : Any spotty showers that can develop early Sunday evening will quickly dissipate as the... more »

• Tuesday PM Forecast: Pleasant for now, a soggy pattern setting up this weekend Play Video

  January 30, 2024 2:29 PM

  Sunshine and pleasant temperatures stick around for at least a few more days. However, the Storm Station is tracking the next rainmaker which could affect outdoor plans over the weekend. Tonight & Tomorrow : Aside from a few high clouds, skies will remain mostly clear on Tuesday night. Overnight... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: Tracking heavy rain potential by midweek Play Video

  January 22, 2024 4:48 PM

  The warmer air has arrived, and rain is following suit. Rain chances peak on Wednesday and Thursday as widespread showers and storms overtake the region. At times, heavy rain could result in areas of standing water. Tonight & Tomorrow : Rain returns to the capital region on Monday night.... more »

• UPDATE: Tornado Watch extended for the Capital Area Play Video

  January 7, 2024 4:51 PM

  11:00pm Update - As of 10:48pm, a line of storms was moving through Baton Rouge. These contained gusty winds, but were below severe limits. The severe threat is over for Baton Rouge, but areas east and southeast will still need to monitor these storms. They have thankfully exhibited a weakening... more »

• Sunday AM Forecast: Quiet weather today, severe storms possible tomorrow Play Video

  January 7, 2024 9:24 AM

  UPDATE - 12:20 p.m. Sunday: The Storm Prediction Center has upgraded portions of southeast Louisiana, including Baton Rouge, to a Level 3/5 risk for severe weather. Scattered severe weather will be possible with storms that pass through on Monday. The strongest storms arrive after dark, and the threat appears to... more »

• Friday PM Forecast: Looking ahead to a rainy Christmas Eve Play Video

  December 22, 2023 5:31 PM

  Rain chances are fairly low for the first part of the holiday weekend. That changes on Christmas Eve as our next rainmaker marches in from the south. Despite the rainy Christmas Eve, things are trending in a drier direction for Christmas Day. Tonight & Tomorrow : Partly sunny skies... more »

• Saturday AM Forecast: Severe threat now over for the capital region, mostly dry the rest of the day Play Video

  December 2, 2023 1:39 AM

  There is a FLOOD WATCH for Assumption, Ascension, St. James, Livingston, and Tangipahoa parishes today until 3pm. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Isolated showers and storms continue to be possible... more »

• Sunday PM Forecast: Numerous showers possible tomorrow, especially late

  November 12, 2023 5:00 PM

  Numerous showers will be possible tomorrow as our next storm system will enter the area. The intensity of rain should generally increase as we get later in the day. Tonight & Tomorrow : Tonight, we will bottom out in the lower 60's under cloudy skies. Tomorrow, the high will... more »

• Saturday PM Forecast: Clouds remain in control, much higher rain chances next week Play Video

  November 11, 2023 5:29 PM

  Despite having to dodge a few showers for the last couple of days, we can temporarily ditch the rain gear into Sunday. This break in rain chances will be very short-lived as a coastal low pressure system comes to life on Monday. That system brings us a much better shot... more »

• Friday PM Forecast: Navigating areas of light rain into Veterans Day Play Video

  November 10, 2023 6:35 PM

  The rain gear may come in handy over the next several days as a dreary weather pattern remains in place. Although we will be navigating a few showers on Veterans Day, we by no means expect a washout. Accumulations will be light over the weekend, but a coastal low gives... more »

• Sunday PM Forecast: Eyeballing our next potential weathermaker Play Video

  October 8, 2023 5:39 PM

  Sunshine will continue to dominate on Monday. High temperatures will also warm a few more degrees. However, cloud cover returns as we get closer to the middle part of the week. By Wednesday, things could get a bit soggier as our next weathermaker nears. Tonight & Tomorrow : Clear... more »

• EBR Metro Council likely to discuss moratorium among flood mitigation efforts Play Video

  August 25, 2021 8:41 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge Metro Council may discuss the possibility of a pause on new construction projects in the area. The moratorium would be implemented as one of several solutions to reoccurring flooding issues in the Parish. In May, heavy rainfall led to dozens of... more »

• Pockets of high water spotted along I-110 Monday morning

  June 21, 2021 10:43 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Heavy rainfall in the capital area resulted in flooding along I-110 near the Governor's Mansion on Monday morning. Pockets of high water were spotted in the area around 9:30 a.m. WBRZ will continue to monitor the area and update viewers throughout the day. Traffic... more »

• Multiple roads closed in Livingston Parish

  May 18, 2021 10:55 AM

  LIVINGSTON PARISH - Officials in Livingston Parish are warning area motorists of multiple closed roadways due to widespread flooding. As listed in the Facebook post above, the following roads are closed: West: Eden Church Hood Rd. Hammack Rd. Brown Rd./Marlene Ave. 21039 Hwy 16 (Grays Creek Baptist... more »

• A active start to 2020, rain and storms on the way Play Video

  January 1, 2020 3:55 AM

  New Year's Day starts off fair while clouds steadily increasing throughout the day as rainfall begins Wednesday evening. Models have come in better agreement slowing the system down suggesting isolated storms with a heavier rain event farther north and west. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Clouds quickly... more »

• Heavy rain and flash flooding likely through Saturday night

  May 11, 2019 5:44 PM

  As latest radar trends confirm, the #BatonRouge area is getting a needed lull in rainfall. Highest near-term risk for FLASH FLOODING will be Northshore Parishes into South Mississippi... new development remains possible overnight into Sunday though, so stay alert. #LaWX #MsWX pic.twitter.com/3xhBHFIaYT — Josh Eachus (@DrJoshWX) May 11,... more »

• TORNADO WATCH until 3pm Play Video

  April 25, 2019 6:47 AM

  WATCH: Dr. Josh will provide updates throughout the day. A cold front will push into the area on Thursday. Be weather aware through afternoon, but we can let our guard down after that with beautiful weather pegged for the last weekend of April. THE FORECAST: ... more »

• Tropical moisture threatens Gulf Coast with flooding rain

  June 20, 2017 8:02 AM

  A threat for heavy rain and flooding continues. Involvement of tropical moisture from a disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico increases the threat; however the track of this particular system is not critical to the local forecast. Heavy rain is expected regardless. This will be a steadily evolving weather situation,... more »

• Ascension officials prepare for heavy rain, possible flooding

  June 19, 2017 2:08 PM

  ASCENSION – Ascension Parish officials are preparing for heaving rain and possible flooding in the area this week. Director of the Ascension Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness announced the parish-wide preparation regarding Invest 93 L, a potential tropical development in the Gulf of Mexico. Invest... more »

• Potential for very heavy rain, flooding this week Play Video

  June 19, 2017 7:50 AM

  A threat for heavy rain and flooding will exist for the week ahead. This will be a steadily evolving weather situation, so stay in touch with the forecast. We encourage you to download the WBRZ WX App. on iOS or Android to keep up with the latest headlines as well... more »

• Strong storms, heavy rain possible through Monday

  April 2, 2017 9:50 AM

  A strong storm system will bring the risk of flooding, tornadoes and gusty wind to the central Gulf Coast Sunday into Monday. Those in the forecast area should be reviewing preparedness and safety plans for flooding and severe weather . An area of showers and thunderstorms will develop late Sunday... more »

• Two days dry before a significant rain event Play Video

  March 31, 2017 7:12 AM

  Enjoy a pleasant weather ride into the weekend because the second half is looking like a washout! THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Friday will bring lower humidity, full sunshine and warm afternoon temperatures in the mid 80s. Winds will be light and westerly. Skies stay clear and winds... more »

• I-110 is now open

  August 12, 2016 8:02 AM

  BATON ROUGE - I-110 is now open, but the right lane remains blocked. Both lanes of I-110 were closed past Florida Boulevard Friday morning due to high water and multiple incidents in the area. There were heavy delays. #BREAKING I-110 at Capitol Access closed due to high... more »

• Rounds of heavy rain and storms begin today

  August 10, 2016 7:17 AM

  Today will be the onset of an unsettled stretch of weather. Today and Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms are expected to increase during the afternoon hours. Action will be more widespread than Monday and Tuesday. Beneath otherwise mostly cloudy skies, high temperatures may reach about 90 degrees before any rain... more »

• Flash Flood watches in effect, heavy rain expected Thursday

  March 9, 2016 3:24 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Heavy rain is expected and flash flood watches are in effect as a bit of slow moving severe active weather rolls through our area Thursday. Flash flood watches are in effect through Saturday morning. This means conditions are favorable in the atmosphere to cause heavy rain... more »